In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Welsh Fire currently occupy fifth spot on the points table with 12 points from 7 matches, having registered 3 wins and 4 losses. Sitting right below them in sixth place are London Spirit with 10 points from 7 games, featuring 2 wins, 4 defeats, and 1 tied fixture. With the group stage entering its final stretch, both sides desperately need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive in a packed middle-order battle.
Welsh Fire will lean heavily on Georgia Voll at the top of the order and Heather Graham with the ball to control crucial phases, though their inconsistent middle-order batting remains a concern. On the flip side, London Spirit enter the game with strong individual momentum behind Marizanne Kapp’s all-round form and Charlie Dean’s tight spin overs. If London’s attack can choke the runs early, they will back themselves to edge past Welsh Fire in a high-stakes clash.
Squads:
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Em Arlott, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Davis, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Fi Morris, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts, Sophia Smale, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
London Spirit Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Olivia Barnes, Nadine de Klerk, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Katie George, Josie Groves, Grace Harris, Lucy Higham, Trudy Johnson, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marizanne Kapp, Marie Kelly, Charis Pavely, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 6
- Welsh Fire wins – 2
- London Spirit wins – 4
London Spirit hold a clear edge in this head-to-head rivalry, having won 4 of the 6 matches played between the two sides. Welsh Fire have managed to come out on top twice, but London Spirit have consistently found ways to dictate terms in high-pressure situations. Welsh Fire will need to break that trend tomorrow if they want to pull a win back and narrow the gap in their head-to-head record.
Where to Watch London Spirit vs Welsh Fire:
Date – August 12, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Fixtures:
Welsh Fire Women
July 22: vs Southern Brave – Lost by 8 runs
July 25: vs MI London – Won by 60 runs
July 29: vs Trent Rockets – Lost by 8 wickets
August 1: vs Birmingham Phoenix – Lost by 7 wickets
August 5: vs Manchester Super Giants – Won by 4 wickets
August 9: vs Sunrisers Leeds – Lost by 6 wickets
August 12: vs London Spirit – 4:00 PM IST
London Spirit Women
July 23: vs Manchester Super Giants – Lost by 7 wickets
July 26: vs Trent Rockets – Won by 5 wickets
July 29: vs MI London – Tied
August 1: vs Southern Brave – Lost by 5 wickets
August 4: vs Sunrisers Leeds – Lost by 5 wickets
August 6: vs MI London – Lost by 3 runs
August 9: vs Birmingham Phoenix – Won by 32 runs
August 12: vs Welsh Fire – 4:00 PM IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Australia – Fox Sports
Caribbean – Rush
India – Star
MENA – Cricbuzz TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport (NZ)
North America – Willow TV
Pakistan – Tapmad
SE Asia – Cricbuzz TV
Sub-Saharan Africa – Supersport
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